Thread: solid axle 92 chevy

Im going to post my build in hopes of some constructive criticism. Ita a 92 k1500 that i plan on abusing in the desert, launching the boat and to cruise out to the desert bar in parker az.

how it started 293xxx miles original drivetrain


started collecting parts



started cutting up the truck


started mocking up parts thanks dane



wanted to run spring under but i just dont have the clearance



how it sits tonite

plans?

I like the different approach with the solid axle set up. Looks great.

Lol different approach? Apparently you have never been outside of California or opened up a magazine.

Originally Posted by ovrebo1

Lol different approach? Apparently you have never been outside of California or opened up a magazine.

Yeah i know you're referring to the east coast mudders and rockcrawlers, but this guy is making it a prerunner.He could have just bought an lt kit for it instead he chose a solid axle swap.

shouldnt the shackle be in front?

Originally Posted by coreyh

shouldnt the shackle be in front?

um no. shackle should really always be in the back. as when the axle moves with the shackles in the back the axle moves back. if you had it the other way around the axle would have to move forward when you hit a bump/rock. kinda counter productive. build looks neat

front spring rear hangers

Originally Posted by dezert dreaming

Yeah i know you're referring to the east coast mudders and rockcrawlers, but this guy is making it a prerunner.He could have just bought an lt kit for it instead he chose a solid axle swap.

do me a favor and find me an LT kit for sale for the 88-98 4wd silverados.

truck is looking good

i have a soft spot for SAS'd OBS gm's. keep the updates comming.

thanks k-pizzle

this truck looks awsome. any plans for a bedcage?

This looks great. It's the same thing I did with my Explorer.

it will get full cage shortly. should have the front suspension hung this weekend. thanks for the compliments

little more progress

got the front cross member mostly welded

Originally Posted by GOODMAN

little more progress

not sure the pinion angle is going to work very well like that.

great looking build

yeah it was hard to jack up normal.
if any one has some decent glass for this truck for sale let me know. need to get some before i decide the final width on the front diff

Awesome build! What springs are those?

deaver

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Damn looks nice deffenatly a different approach for a dezert truck

Lookin good, can't wait till it's finished.

looks good man keep up the good work. what is the plan for the rear?

Originally Posted by k pizzle

looks good man keep up the good work. what is the plan for the rear?

deavers amd a dana 60

new motor!

Looks real good! Must be hard to change the bulb in the dome light... lol

Fox-1420

You do nice work. What is that yellow stuff on the frame? Are you going to update the dash and doors since you have it taken apart? You could for probably less than $100 if you found the right pick n pull

I remember a dark green ex cab truck like this year about 7 yrs ago in glamis, it had a big block and it was on 44" boggers, it would run 80 to 90 mph up and down sand highway all day, that's one I won't forget, looks good so far!

What model Deavers are those? I've been kicking around the idea of a front leaf swap like this on my truck.

I have been looking for this thread, looks awesome, very curious how well a solid axle truck can do

everything on the truck looks awsome!!! do you have anymore updates?

Originally Posted by BrokeCuzWheelin

What model Deavers are those? I've been kicking around the idea of a front leaf swap like this on my truck.

c65

yeah i have the firewall all filled in now and started to weld the cage in finally. trying to get some sheet metal work done
i just picked up a cnc plasma so i have spent some time getting it running try to make some cash to finish the truck. ill post pictures tomorrow sometime

Puts my build to shame, looks good man! You plan on sticking with those steel wagon wheels?

untill i find some nice aluminum ones with six lugs and 16.5 tires yeah.... seems hard to find.
i dont mind them soo much

Any plans for steering yet? crossover/high steer? Or just a stock set up?